Electrocardiogram-guided technique: An alternative method for confirming central venous catheter tip placement

Conclusion: ECG-guided technique was found to be more accurate for CVC tip placement than the anatomical landmark technique. Furthermore, the ECG-guided technique was more time-effective and had less complications than the anatomical landmark technique. Hence, ECG-guided CVC placement is relatively accurate, efficient, and safe and can be considered as an alternative method to conventional radiography for confirmation of CVC tip placement.

Source: Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock - November 23, 2018 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Arun Kumar Krishnan Priya Menon KP Gireesh Kumar TP Sreekrishnan Manish Garg S Vijay Kumar Source Type: research